Water exercises help trim waistlines

Working out in water, like aqua Zumba, appears effective in helping overweight and obese women to lose weight and keep it off. — Filepic

Regular exercise in the water – such as aqua Zumba, yoga or aerobics – trims waistlines, research suggests.

Experts found sticking to a water-based exercise plan for around 12 weeks or more helped reduce waistlines and aided weight loss, particularly among those over 45 years of age and women.